Old fashioned: Warm salt water gargles are a good standby. 1 tsp salt and 8 oz warm water mixed up is a good basic soothing throat gargle. If the throat has been sore for more than a week, you should see a doctor to be sure there is not a more serious problem or infection that needs treatment.
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